METHODS OF COLLABORATING WITHIN A SHARED ELECTRONIC CALENDAR
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1. A method, comprising the step of:
- enabling a plurality of users to collaborate regarding an event scheduled in an electronic calendar via a collaboration tool on said electronic calendar.
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Abstract
Methods of the present invention provide for collaborating within a shared electronic calendar. An exemplary method may comprise the steps of scheduling an event in an electronic calendar, notifying a plurality of users of the event, and collaborating with the users regarding the event via a collaboration tool on the electronic calendar. The collaborating step may be accomplished by accessing a record (accessible to the plurality of users) of the event stored in the electronic calendar, viewing revisions (if any) to the record made by other users, and further revising the record for further review and comment by the other users.
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1. A method, comprising the step of:
- enabling a plurality of users to collaborate regarding an event scheduled in an electronic calendar via a collaboration tool on said electronic calendar.
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12. A method, comprising the steps of:
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a) sending, via an electronic calendar, an invitation to a plurality of users to accept an event; b) receiving an acceptance of said event from at least one of said plurality of users; c) upon receipt of said acceptance, scheduling said event on said electronic calendar by;
i) generating a record of said event; and
ii) storing said record in said electronic calendar, said record being accessible to said plurality of users via said electronic calendar; andd) enabling said plurality of users to collaborate regarding said event via a collaboration tool on said electronic calendar by enabling wiki-style functionality in said record.
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13. A method, comprising the steps of:
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a) scheduling an event in an electronic calendar; b) notifying a plurality of users of said event; and c) collaborating with said plurality of users regarding said event via a collaboration tool on said electronic calendar. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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